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Progressive Learning in the Liberal Arts World As an undergraduate attending a liberal-arts college, I noticed that I am taking classes that appear not have any purpose to my major and I am also being challenged to be a stronger individual. My skill set is progressing and I am developing into a well-balanced human being. There has been several controversies about liberal-arts universities and what they can do for students. Some individuals say graduating from a liberal-arts college will…

Naemah Aboukarsh English -126 Essay 2 Final 9/26/2017 Liberal Art vs STEM In “The Liberal Arts are Dead: Long Live the Liberal Arts” Whalen states how it’s necessary to studying Liberal Studies, by how it gets readers to think and how to build arguments; He says, “A sound liberal arts education aims precisely to sharpen readers and thinkers in their use of such arguments and amusements. It aims precisely to prepare minds and hearts for a world loud with all manner of persuasion,…

American History’s Contributions to a Liberal Arts Education To have a liberal arts education in today’s society brings a major advantage in many aspects of life. Not only is the liberal arts teachings one of the oldest forms in American history, but it is established in many of the greater distinguished universities in the country. Liberal arts education poses a great chance to learn how to think, instead of what to think. It basis its teachings on the thoughts of Plato, Augustine, and many…

the liberal arts were subjects that were deemed necessary for a citizen to be free. “The Latin word ‘liberalis.’ meaning “appropriate for free men,”” (History of a Liberal Arts Education) is the root of liberal arts. In the first days of a liberal arts education, the main focus was on grammar, rhetoric, and logic. These subjects taught skills that were important for civic duty, because “the main goal for free citizens of Greece and Rome was to participate in civic life” (History of a Liberal…

Britannica, liberal arts colleges “aim at imparting general knowledge and developing general intellectual capacities in contrast to a professional, vocational, or technical curriculum.” Seneca’s On Liberal and Vocational Studies addresses the importance of a liberal education. He emphasizes the importance of a liberal education as it serves as a way to gain true knowledge, form a liberated mindset, and live a life full of virtue. A result from pursuing a higher education in liberal arts is the…

Conservatives vs Liberals on Abortion A conservative wishes to end abortion rights. However, a liberal wishes to legalize abortion rights everywhere. Conservatives believe that human life begins at the moment of conception. Liberals believe one is not alive until birth. As Christians, conservatives feel like they must stand for God’s gift of life. Liberals do not see anything wrong with legalizing abortion. As Liberals, they believe one should not use their religion to decide for others…

of Studying Finance at a Liberal Arts School? There are definite long-term benefits to studying a finance related degree at a liberal arts school. There are advantages for student’s personal lives, financial situations and career plans. Critical Thinking Skills A liberal education teaches students how to challenge how they think, make decisions and process information. In order to properly grow and function, the brain needs diverse stimulation and development. A liberal education teaches…

so it is important that the culture we come from does not bias the language we choose to discuss these differences. Shweder uses liberal pluralism as a type of language to note the differences in cultural practices. First of all, a definition for liberalism itself must be made so we can discuss why Shweder is a liberal pluralist rather than a liberal monist: “A liberal… is a person who values individual autonomy and the freedom of those who are endowed with reason and free will to fashion their…

The Liberal Party has been governing Canada for many years. They were able to govern for many years because they used the formula for success, which is the straddling of political center, created under the leadership of Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The liberal party has been successful over the years, having created many governments and gave Canada more than 10 prime ministers. Although it wasn't always this way as in the first few years of confederation the liberal party has little success with beating…

passage titled “The Liberal Media Exposed”, the author argues that there is a strong, growing liberal bias which dominates the media. Meanwhile, The Nation columnist and independent weblogger for MSNBC.com Eric Alterman contradicts this argument in the 2003 article “What Liberal Media?”, asserting that conservatives are extremely well represented in every facet of the media. Although Alterman uses a quotation which states that “the liberal press is much larger”, he argues that the liberal media…